Antiques Road Trip Season 8 Episode 20 Episode 20
- May 30, 2014
- 43 min
Antiques Road Trip is a television show that follows six antique experts as they travel around the United Kingdom searching for valuable and interesting antiques. In season 8, episode 20, the focus is on expert David Harper as he sets out on his journey to find and purchase antique items for a profit.
David's adventure begins in Aberaeron, Wales, where he visits a local antique shop. He quickly spots a valuable piece - a Georgian linen press - and negotiates with the shop owner to purchase it for a good price. David is thrilled with his find and hopes to sell it for a profit at auction.
Next, David visits a local collector who specializes in vintage Welsh blankets. David is particularly interested in a rare woolen blanket made by the Welsh manufacturer Melin Tregwynt. After some discussion, David is able to make a deal and purchase the blanket for a fair price.
David's next stop is at a country house in Somerset, where he meets the owner, Richard. Richard has a vast collection of antique items, and David is interested in a pair of 18th-century chairs. They discuss the history of the chairs, and David is able to purchase them for a good price.
In Bristol, David visits an auction house to see if he can pick up any valuable items for a good price. He spots a 19th-century French bronze statue and decides to bid on it. After a tense auction, David is able to secure the statue for a fair price.
Finally, David visits a blacksmith in Devon who makes traditional English tools. David is interested in a set of blacksmith tongs and negotiates with the blacksmith to purchase them for a good price. David is pleased with his purchases and hopes to make a profit when he sells them at auction.
Throughout the episode, the viewer is treated to David's expert knowledge and negotiation skills as he haggles for the best prices on antique items. The show's format allows viewers to learn about the history of various items and witness the excitement of the auction process. The show's engaging format and knowledgeable experts make Antiques Road Trip a must-watch for anyone interested in antiques and history.